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QuickStart Guide

C-5000Zoom
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UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

START HERE

For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.
Gather your Digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. Youll need these to complete the steps for the camera set-up procedures that follow.
It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital camera.

Digital camera

Lens cap & string

Lithium ion battery

CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM

USB cable (gray color)

xD-Picture Card
The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: Basic Manual, video cable, RM-2 remote control, battery charger (LI10C), warranty card, registration card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE
Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera

a. Charging the battery

4) Face the card the correct way and insert it into 3) Insert the battery, making sure it is correctly the card slot. orientated. Then use the battery lock to lock To remove the card, push the card all the the battery in place. way in to unlock it. As it emerges, hold the To remove the battery, slide the battery lock in the card straight and pull it out. direction of the arrow. As the battery emerges, hold it straight and pull it out completely. Index area side
Groove section Battery lock
b. Inserting the battery xD-Picture card
1) Make sure the camera is turned off.
The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the battery with the specified provided charger (LI10C). Make sure that the + and - terminals of the battery shown in the illustration on the right are correctly oriented when loading the battery into the charger.
5) Close the battery/card cover in direction C then slide it in direction D.
2) Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of A, then lift in the direction of B.
c. Attaching the strap and lens cap string

(OPTIONAL)

Attach the lens cap string and strap to the strap eyelets on each side of the camera as illustrated. Attaching the strap to the camera makes it easier to handle.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

The camera Mode dial is used to select the various operation modes.
Macro/Spot button Protect button Hot shoe

a. Turning the camera ON

Orange lamp
Mode dial Flash mode button Erase button

(SHOOTING MODE)

Viewfinder
Remove the lens cap. Set the mode dial to h. Turn the power switch to the ON position. The lens extends and the monitor turns on. To turn the camera off, turn the power switch to the OFF position.
Card access lamp Green lamp AEL/Custom button Rotation button

Monitor

Arrow pad OK/Menu button

Power Switch

Mode dial Power Switch Battery/Card cover
b. Setting the Date and Time
TIP :To maximize battery life, the Digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. (OPTIONAL)

Tripod socket

Set the date and time before using the camera for the first time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture.
Set the mode dial to P and turn the power switch to the ON position. Press e. The top menu is displayed. Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d. Press ac to select X, then press d. Use ac to select the date format. Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using d to select the field, and ac to set the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.
Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.
Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor
Shooting modes Battery check Green lamp Flash stand-by Macro mode Noise reduction Flash mode Flash intensity control Drive Self-timer/Remote Control Exposure compensation Exposure differential Shutter speed Aperture value AE lock AE memory Spot metering ISO White balance White balance compensation Saturation Sharpness Contrast Memory gauge Number of storable still pictures
c. Camera Diagram and Controls

Strap eyelet Zoom lever

Press e twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.

Record mode Resolution

AF target mark
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
Shutter button Flash USB connector VIDEO OUT jack
Print reservation, Number of prints Battery check
Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor
Protect Record mode Resolution Aperture value Shutter speed Exposure compensation White balance ISO Date and time File number, Frame number Playing time/total recording time
Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.
Self-timer/Remote control lamp
Lens Remote control receiver

DC-IN jack

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TAKING PICTURES

a. Taking a Picture
There are two ways to compose your subject: using the monitor or with the viewfinder. Depending upon the shooting situation, there may be advantages to each method. Please refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information.
The Digital camera confirms the focus and exposure are properly set when the green lamp lights steadily. The # indicator informs you that the flash is recommended and/ or recharging (when blinking); or ready to fire (when steady).

Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.

No indication !

Flash Mode

Auto-flash

Description
The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed.
Red-eye Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes Reduction Flash to shrink pupil size before firing the main flash. The strobe effect is normal operation for this mode. Fill-in Flash The flash always fires with every picture.
Set the mode dial to h and turn the power switch to the ON position. The monitor turns on. Press f to turn the monitor off when the monitor is on. Compose your subject in the viewfinder or on the monitor.
Flash stand-by/Flash charge

b. Zooming

This Digital camera features a zoom lens, allowing you to get closer to action, or capture wide-angle shots and get everything into the picture.
#SLOW1, Slow Adjusts the flash for special situations requiring slow #SLOW2, Synchronization shutter speeds. HSLOW $ Flash Off Turns the flash off for times when flash photography is prohibited or not desired. The flash never fires.

Green lamp

SQ1200

Push to Zoom out

Pull to Zoom in
Icons representing camera settings appear on the monitor, telling you important information such as the Flash and record modes, battery life, and the number of frames remaining.
Press the shutter button halfway.
With the shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire when the # indicator in the monitor or the orange lamp next to the viewfinder lights. When the # indicator or the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is charging.
Push the zoom lever toward W to zoom out and get everything into the picture. Pull the zoom lever toward T to choose telephoto shooting and get closer to the action.
d. Number of Storable Pictures
Your digital camera can handle xD-Picture Card from 16 MB to 256 MB. The number of storable pictures depends on the image quality selected. See the Reference Manual for complete descriptions of each recording mode and the storable frame capacity for the various resolution modes and xD-Picture Card capacities.

TIP :To find out how many frames you have left, look for the number in the lower right corner. Remember, you can always delete unwanted pictures to make room for more. (See Step 5.)

Shutter button

c. Flash Modes
This Digital camera features multiple flash modes. Please note that not all flash modes are available depending on the shooting mode selected. Press the # button to cycle through the flash modes:
VIEWING AND ERASING PICTURES

b. Erasing Pictures

The beauty of digital photography is your ability to keep the photos you want, delete the rest, and reuse empty memory space to take new pictures. This Digital camera offers two ways to permanently erase unwanted digital photos: Single-Frame Erase: Deletes only the picture currently displayed in the monitor. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
Set the mode dial to q and turn the power switch to the ON position. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase. Press S. Press ac to select YES, then press e.
TIP :Images can also be erased while in the QUICK VIEW mode described in step 5a. This makes it easy to quickly erase a picture that you just took.
All-Frame Erase: Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture Card in one operation, except for pictures you have protected. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored.
Set the mode dial to q and turn the power switch to the ON position. Press e, then press d to select MODE MENU. Use ac to select the CARD tab, then press d twice to access the CARD SETUP screen. R ALL ERASE should be highlighted. Press e. As a safeguard, the Digital camera will ask you to select YES or NO to confirm erasing, as this process permanently deletes all unprotected pictures. Select YES and press e.

a. Viewing Pictures

With a Digital camera, you can easily view the photos you wantand delete the ones you dont.
There are two ways to access the Playback mode: Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch. OR If the camera is in the shooting mode with the lens barrel extended, press the QUICK VIEW button. The last picture taken appears in the monitor. Use bdac to scroll through all the images saved on your xD-Picture Card. When you are finished reviewing your pictures: Turn the power switch to the OFF position. OR To return to the shooting mode, press the QUICK VIEW button again.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

TIP :Olympus recommends using the optional AC adapter to ensure a consistent power supply when downloading images.
Windows 98 users must install the USB Driver for Windows 98 software before connecting the Digital camera to the computer. Refer to the Software Installation Guide for complete information.
Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch. The camera starts communicating with the PC.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting it to your computer.
Olympus makes it simple to connect the Digital camera to your computer. Turn the camera off. Plug the supplied USB cable into the USB connector on your camera and computer as illustrated at right.
INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE
You've now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus Digital Camera! You are now ready to begin exploring the possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer. Activities such as photo editing, printing, and much more are only steps away!
Additional Camera Features
This Digital camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. Heres just a small sampling. See the Basic Manual for details on these capabilities, and more! Advanced photographic control: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and full Manual modes are available to give you complete control of your photography. 6 Scene Program Shooting Modes: This camera has 6 shooting modes to choose from depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve. Macro Mode and Super Macro Mode: For taking extremely tight close-up pictures. Sequential Shooting: Take a rapid succession of still pictures. Still Picture Editing: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. Movie Recording: Yes, this Digital camera records movies! Two-in-one Pictures: Combine two separate images taken in succession and store them as a single picture. Close-up Playback: Enlarge the pictures in the monitor to check details of the selected image. Index Display: View several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once. Protecting Pictures: Prevents you from accidentally erasing photos. Video Playback: View your pictures and movies on a television monitor. Panorama Shooting: Connect overlapping images into a single picture using the panorama mode and Olympus CAMEDIA Master software.
TIP :Remember to complete and return your Registration Card (not provided in some areas), and keep all camera documentation handy.
About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM
Your Olympus Digital Camera comes bundled with a suite of software and documentation. The CD includes: CAMEDIA Master: To download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch and print your digital photos and movies. USB Driver for Windows 98: This utility must be installed to allow the camera to communicate with your computer if it uses the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system. Olympus Digital Camera Reference Manual: A complete reference guide in digital form, saved on the CD in PDF format.

Open the CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM package and locate the Software Installation Guide in the language you wish to use. Continue to follow the step-by-step instructions for installing the software, and enjoy your new digital photo processing capabilities!
You are now ready to install the computer software.
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C-5000 ZOOM 5 megapixel CCD. Cool & compact. Intelligently designed.
Designed-to-be-Digital Combine a 5 megapixel CCD with our designed-to-be-digital lens for 3x optical/12x total seamless zoom capability. Print the most realistic digital images yet, up to 11" x 14". Flexibility & Control Take your best shot with four exposure control modes, six scene program modes and one customizable MyMode preset. Connect up to 10 images into a single panoramic image. Flash Options Extend the built-in flash range with the dedicated hot shoe for an external flash. Or, sync to a studio strobe. Auto-Connect USB Connect automatically to nearly any computer with a USB port and download your images. No software required with most operating systems. Automatic Noise Reduction Minimize that grainy-look and capture bright, vivid colors day or night by reducing random digital noise. QuickTime Movies Travel light and carry an exciting alternative to still images. Shoot 2-minute movies and e-mail to your friends. TruePic Technology Produce smoother and clearer color-accurate photos, especially at lower resolutions.

CAMEDIA C-5000 ZOOM

Package Contents

Stock No. 225415

CAMEDIA C-5000 Zoom Digital Camera, 32MB xD-Picture Card, LI-10B Li-Ion Battery and Charger, RM-2 Wireless Remote Control, Digital Camera Win/Mac USB Cable, Video Cable, Carrying Strap, Quick Start Guide, Printed Instruction Manual, CD-ROM:CAMEDIA Master Software, Windows 98 Rev 2 Driver, Camera Reference Manual, Warranty Card Windows 98 Rev 2 requires provided driver* to be loaded for support. Macintosh requirements include Power Macintosh with built-in USB port and OS 8.6 OS X 10.2. Mac OS 8.6 requires mass-storage driver 1.3.5 available at apple.com. Downloading to computer without USB port possible with optional card readers.
System Requirements Supported on USB-equipped Windows 2000 Pro, ME and XP computers.
(for camera Auto-Connect USB)
System Requirements Windows IBM PC/AT, Pentium or greater, Windows 98 second edition/
(for included CAMEDIA Master software) ME/2000 Pro, CD-ROM compatible drive, 64 MB RAM or greater, 120 MB minimum available HD space, USB port, Monitor with thousands of colors (millions of colors recommended). Macintosh USB iMac, G3, G4 or greater, OS 8.6 OS X 10.2, CD-ROM drive, 64 MB RAM or greater, 120 MB minimum available HD space, USB port, Monitor with thousands of colors (millions of colors recommended). Check the Olympus website for updated information on system requirements for software and support. *Software driver supplied on enclosed CD.
Memory Card Storage Capacity
Quality TIFF TIFF, SHQ, HQ SQ1(High, Normal) SQ2(High, Normal) HQ SQ Pixel Resolution 2560x1920 to 640x480 2560x1920 2048x1536, 1600x1200 1280x1960, 1024x768, 640x480 320x240 15fps movie 160x120 15fps movie 32MB xD-Picture Card (included) 2, 33 shots 2, 8, 26 shots 13 - 66 shots 35 - 398 shots 32 sec. max per movie 140 sec. max per movie 128MB xD-Picture Card 8, 135 shots 8, 35, 106 shots 55 - 266 shots 142 - 1596 shots 32 sec. max per movie 140 sec. max per movie
All capacity figures are approximate.
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